{Capric acid} (also called {decanoic acid}), {C9H19.CO.OH},
{Caprylic acid} (also called {octanoic acid}), {C7H15.CO2.H},
and {Caproic acid} (also called {hexanoic acid}),
{C5H11.CO2.H}, are fatty acidsoccurring in small
quantities in butter, cocoanut oil, etc., united with
glycerin; they are colorless oils, or white crystalline
solids, of an unpleasant odor like that of goats or sweat.
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